Business exec will retire this summer

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Jan 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM

Zeelandís Assistant Superintendent of Business Services David VanGinhoven announced Tuesday that he will retire on June 30.VanGinhoven began his career at Zeeland Public Schools in 1990.First hired by former superintendent Ken Harper, the majority of VanGinhovenís years of service were served under former superintendent Gary Feenstra.Through his 24 years at Zeeland, VanGinhoven oversaw numerous projects, including the construction of the stadium, natatorium and the development of Woodbridge, Quincy, Adams and Zeeland East and West High Schools.He also led the initial recreation millage of 1998, developed financing for the one-to-one iPad initiative and developed a plan to add propane-fueled buses to the districtís bus fleet.District spokeswoman Ginger Smith said the timeline for finding VanGinhovenís replacement has not been finalized yet. VanGinhoven has volunteered to assist the district in a transition process to replace and mentor his successor.ó Staff report

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